We are sad to announce that on November 23, 2023, at the age of 69, Stephen Chilsted of Mount Sterling, Illinois, born in Beardstown, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Gilbert B. Chilsted and Donna Jean Ray; and his sister Susan Anderson of Harrisburg, Illinois.. He is survived by : his children, Aaron Carr (Dana Pleshe) of Versailles, Karena Dreyer (Lance) of Quincy, John Chilsted (Ryley Brothers) of Hannibal, Timothy Laza (Michelle Bracht) and Michael Chilsted of Carson City, Nevada.; his grandchildren, Tevon, Ethan, Caroline, Alexis, Justin, Alexandra, Mavryk, Ryiann and Emma; his siblings, Bruce Chilsted of Canton, Vickie Lyons (Pat), Julie Fox-Ryan of Waverly, Teal Cunningham (Mark), Pam McElroy (Randy) of Greenfield, Cynthia Andersen (Keith) of Meredosia, Gabriel Fox, Dwight Hall of Kentucky, Phillip Hall of Texas, Douglas Fox (Cathy) of Johnston City, Fred Hopper (Sarah) of Whitehall, Peggy Stout of Morton, Bill Schrock of Anamosa and Vickie Schrock of Mediapolis, Iowa.; his aunts, Dorothy Kay Mayfield (Dave) of Ursa and Marilyn Kramberg (Richard) of Mt. Sterling; and his uncle Van Ray (Joyce) of Nesbit. He is also survived by 5 children, 9 grandchildren, and 14 siblings.

Memorials are suggested to the Golden Good Shepherd Home, 101 Prairie Mills Road, Golden, IL 62339.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hendricker Funeral Home